The noble surname Asencio is of Spanish descent and appears to be of locative origin. Thus, the name is derived from a natural or man-made feature near to where the original bearer once dwelled. In this instance, the surname Asencio is derived from the Basque word "asen" meaning "blackberry bush," and the locative suffix "-sio." Thus the surname Asencio signifies "dweller at the place where the blackberry bushes grew."

Asencio Early Origins

The surname Asencio was first found in the northern Basque country, where the family was able to establish their "casa solar" and become an influential family.

Asencio Spelling Variations

Asencio Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Asensio, Asencio, Asenjo, Asentzio and others.

Asencio Early History

Asencio Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Asencio research. Another 161 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1791, 1736 and 1767 are included under the topic Early Asencio History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Asencio Early Notables (pre 1700)

Asencio Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Asencio Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Antonio Asencio, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1881

Contemporary Notables of the name Asencio (post 1700)

Contemporary Notables of the name Asencio (post 1700)

Diego Cortes Asencio (b. 1931), American diplomat, United States Ambassador to Colombia (1977-1980) and United States Ambassador to Brazil (1983-1886)

The Asencio Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Asencio Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.